The Team NOHA Staff is pleased to announce the selection of 32 U16 AAA athletes who have earned invitations to the upcoming Team NOHA Selection Camp, set to take place in Espanola from February 13–14, 2026.
The Soo U16 Greyhounds are well represented at the Team NOHA Selection Camp, with an impressive group of athletes earning spots among the 32 invited players. Six Greyhounds forwards — Benjamin McKinlay, Rocco Do Reis, Ethan Farquharson, Gage Guzzo, Reegan DeZordo, and David Francella — were selected, along with defensemen Logan Watson, Ashton Neufeld, and Bryson Palahnuk, and goaltenders Phoenix Bell and Ethan Brewer. Also earning an invitation is Noah Jylha of Sault Ste. Marie, who competes with the Sudbury U16 Wolves, highlighting the strong regional presence at this elite selection camp.
Throughout the season, players competing in the Great North U18 AAA League have been thoroughly evaluated by a dedicated staff committed to creating meaningful opportunities for these athletes to showcase their skills—both within their club programs and on the provincial stage.
Following the conclusion of the camp, the final Team NOHA roster will be announced, with selected players going on to represent NOHA at the OHL Cup in Toronto from March 30 to April 4.
Team NOHA Road Map in 2025/2026
August 2025 – Evaluation Staff get their first look at U16 aged players at the OHF POE.
October 2025 – Forty U16 players selected to participate in the ALLIANCE U16 Showcase.
December 2025 – Thirty-six players selected to participate in the OMHA U16 Showcase.
January 2026 – Four Players selected to participate in the OHL’S U16 Top Prospects Showcase.
February 2026 – Thirty-two players selected to participate in Team NOHA Selection Camp.
March-April – Final Roster of players will compete in the OHL Cup from March 30th-April 4th in Toronto.
Team NOHA is led by:
- Director of Operations – Jacob Brown
- Head Coach – Peter Michelutti Jr.
- Assistant Coach – Steve Polyblank
- Assistant Coach – Tommy Vlahos
- Goaltending Coach – Brian Kment
- Trainer – Dave Losier
- Trainer – Grant Love
- Director of Scouting – Marc Gagnon
- Area Scout – Blaine Smith
- Area Scout – Dillon Anderson
- Area Scout – Jaren Bellini
- Commissioner GNU18L – Albert Corradini
